the ratio of radii did not Change since all the balls used for ball1 were of the same size but different mass. They were all glass or metal. I just need to derive a very approximate equation linking the two independent variables to the velocity of the second ball to give to my teacher. Is the...
Since the mass of ball1 was greater than the mass of ball2 for all tested values, both balls had a forwards velocity down the track (in the same direction), but with different velocities.
In testing the angle of ramp inclination, mass of both balls was kept constant and they each ended with...
Thanks for your response ill type equations next time.
I don't have to go into details about 'rotational kinetic energy' because that beyond the course so we haven't learned it. Would you be able to help me get an equation that works please?
Thanks again
My failed attempt is shown in the picture. I put in my angle of inclination and mass of ball 1 values into this equation but the result was no where near close to the actual velocities i found.
Summary: I set it up my investigation as in the image with two independent variables: the mass of ball 1 and the angle of ramp inclination. I released ball 1 and started a timer when it stuck ball 2 then stopped it at the end of the track. I then took the average velocity of ball 2 over the 1...